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Growing up in the late 16th century Shinmen Takez, Sengoku era Japan? Is shunned by the neighborhood villagers as a devil kid because of his violent and wild character. Running far from house having a fellow lad at age 17, Takezo joins the Toyotomi military and the Tokugawa clan to battle in the Battle of Sekigahara. On the other hand, the Tokugawa win a smashing success, resulting in almost three hundred years of Shogunate rule. His buddy and Takezo find a way to survive the conflict and later vow to do amazing things with their lives. Yet, after their paths different, Takezo should change his title and his character so that you can escape an ignoble death and becomes a wanted criminal.Vagabond is a Japanese manga series illustrated and written by Takehiko Inoue. It describes a fictionalized accounts of the life span of Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, centered on the novel Musashi of Eiji Yoshikawa.Note: Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga and the 24th Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2000. Won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2002 and was nomination for the 2003 Eisner Award in the Best Writer/Artist category.

The original owner died at the hands of others, the next second thesuccessor of the Heaven Godly Healing Needle crawled out of the grave!Clothes bloodied red; heart ice cold!Nasty relatives? No worries! One prick of a silver needle guaranteesobedience!Appearance ruined and fingers broken? Can't practice medicine or cultivate?Easy! Fix appearance, reform muscles and bones, dazzle and blind everybastard eyes!He, is Xia Dynasty's most adored official; arrogant and addicted to killing.Yet the first time he saw her, he immediately entered wife-pamperingmode. She, who returned mightily, with world shocking abilities, relied onher poison needle to aid him in achieving dominance.

Pauliana has been defeated and captured by the army of the enemy nation, Acrea. She has been desperately trying to survive in men society, but it was all in vain. Acrea young king, Lucius, sees her struggle and makes an unexpected offer. He dreams to continue the war and be the first emperor to conquer the South continent and it sea. Pauliana, swears a life-long allegiance to Lucius for acknowledging her. However, in the end, Lucius is just an emperor on the battlefield that had awakened his love for Pauliana!

Read manhwa Your Eternal Lies / Rosn Walker was jailed for murdering her husband at the age of 17.Having crushed the pride of the Imperial Army with two jailbreaks, she is captured again a year later and is sentenced to life imprisonment.On a boat going to Monte Island, where only the vilest prisoners were gathered, another jailbreak is planned"What is your crime?"" I'm innocent.""Only a handful of prisoners would honestly admit that they have committed a crime."Ian Connor, a blunt and upright ideologist, who is in charge of her deportation, doesn't give any leeway."Don't say anything useless, just answer what you are asked."Rosn, the Empire's best jailbreaker,and Ian Connor, a young war hero who is loved by the entire empire.Their story unfolds on the ship heading to the worst prison on earth!Now, you shall be the judge. Is Rosn Walker a liar? Or is she not?Chapter 1 will be updated on Harimanga within next hour. Follow us!!

Our main character was an unsuccessful romance fantasy novelist when she gets into a hit-and-run then wakes up as the villainess in a best-selling martial arts novel. She uses the information from the novel that she had analyzed in her original life, in order to avoid her death-ending and finding the truth behind what had really happened to her.

"I... thought you were dead..."Kinard has lived for revenge after the incident that took place ten years ago.Despite his longtime friend Raman's worries for him, he and Yesing hid their identities under the alias, "chaff", and strived for revenge. In doing so, he runs into Alvin, who was certain that he was fated to die.While protecting Alvin under his name, Kinard notices how much Alvin had changed since childhood, and a new feeling other different than remorse begins to sprout, as Kinard's revenge filled heart slowly thaws...

"Huh?! Kyaaaaak!!! W-Why did I suddenly become an anchovy?!!!"He majors in food and nutrition and has a first-class certificate as a daily sports instructor, the epitome of being a fitness enthusiast, Choi Young-jik! Well, that was who he used to beWaking up in the body of Prince Soo-yang, the second son of King Se-jong the Great, he lost all of his bulging muscles overnight.Young-jik was taken aback when he realized he might be able to meet King Se-jong, his father. He couldn't contain his excitement at the thought of meeting the magnificent King Se-jong, whether or not it was a dream or reality.H-Huh? King Se-jong the Great????There sits in front of him, a chubby man who looks like he's struggling to breath.King Se-jong the Great appears to be severely obese and possibly diabetic Government officials had chronic illnesses and frail bodies Choi Young-jik, a seasoned fitness trainer with 15 years under his belt- holding the pride of the fitness community- begins to feel a fire ignite inside him."Alright, shall I try spreading the fitness craze in Joseon?!"+

After her death, Daisy Heidi is reincarnated into the world of "Why Did the Duke's Daughter Roll Across the Pumpkin Patch?", a so-called "tragedy" novel where the beautiful heroine Pierta indulges in reckless lust and hedonism with ten ardent suitors to a bitter end. Though Daisy is reborn as a poor commoner in this world, she has one distinct advantage over others in her second chance at life -- she's the author of the original novel! When fate brings Daisy into the lives of the novel's heroine Pierta and her dashing father Duke Henstone, Daisy vows to do everything she can to prevent Pierta's future of despair.

Leah, the eldest daughter of the Hildebrandt family, is very popular in society for her beautiful appearance and good manners, but she has a problem she cant tell anyone about. Her brother, Richt, who was the heir to the family, left behind a letter saying he would come back after becoming a great man. As it is not known whether Richt is dead or alive, and since her father suddenly dies, Leah decides to find a partner for a political marriage in order to support herself and retain her family position. However, something that starts as a mere political trick turns out to be fate!

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After years of hardship that culminate in the form of a terminal illness, Rita is determined to do whatever it takes to survive. It might be the wrong thing to steal somebody else's body, but she doesn't care about what's right or wrong anymore. Now, she's Verta, the affluent and beautiful daughter of Count Alberhart. She's in the prime position to enjoy a comfortable lifebut the people around her seem intent on breaking her. Well, she's happy to crush whoever gets in her way. It's time for them to learn how deep her malice goes / / Au Cur du Vice / Concentration of Malice / Depths of Malicemangabuddy is a website dedicated to fans of anime, , , , video games, and cosplay. Where you may find all of your anime-related memes, recommendations, reviews, manga recommendations, character fanfiction, favorite quotations, and simply those ordinary anime things that you enjoy, particularly memes.You can , online for free at mangabuddy. Chapters are updated hourly with high-quality graphics and a full English translation. Find free translations of your favorite , and . The latest updated content on mangabuddy is now available.

Bayan is an outcast amongst the Siyo, a people who have healing powers. Considered worthless because she doesn't have the ability to heal others, Bayan is sent to the court of Dhan, the Great Sun Emperor, who is cursed with unrelenting bloodlust and slaughters his concubines mercilessly. It seems that Bayan's fate is sealed the moment she reaches the emperor's palace and Dhan is fated to suffer from madness forever But together, Bayan and Dhan just might be able to change each other's destiny.

Read manhwa Being a Maid is Better than Being a Princess / / It's Better to be a Maid than be a Princess / A Maid Was More of a Calling Than a PrincessCianna Asylond von Silit was a princess from a small kingdom. At least, before the imperial army invaded her kingdom Moments before the merciless Crown Prince of the empire beheaded her, Cianna screamed, "Please, spare me!!!" With her desperate voice, Cianna begged the crown price, whose beautiful face was stained red with blood. "" I acquired many talents from the palace, wouldn't it be perfect if I were just a maid? That is how Cianna became an apprentice maid. But to her surprise, this job actually suits her! The corridor was clean with one swoop. When she kneaded and baked the dough, it would turn into sweet cookies. When she washes the bedding, it becomes white and fragrant! She was just doing her best as a maid, but the Imperial family had slowly opened their hearts to Cianna. "" The tea you brew is always the best. "" You made this dress? It's really pretty. "" I'd like to entrust the prince's education to you. However, she never imagined she would even capture this man's heart, too "" I'm the same. "" "" I also can't live without you, Cianna. Cianna shut her eyes tightly after hearing the crown prince's heartbreaking voice. Excuse me, Your Highness. I just wanted to live as an ordinary maid!

Because of being just, before even becoming specialist, Jisoo Han, a 3rd year of general surgery, has died.Was it an angel, demon, or some unknown system of the world? Because of his good deeds, he got a chance to live again.But he was resurrected as a dead man who was killed by mountain bandits. But this body Is it the body of a great legendary surgeon?!A generation of heroes with an endless battle, about in the year 200. As a great legendary surgeon of the 200's, he tries to stand up to itAn unexpected and extraordinary journey of a young surgeon, who fell into the world of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, has began!

Read manhwa I Failed To Throw The Villain Away / Failed to Abandon the Villain / 흑막을 버리는 데 실패했다“Now, you’re the only one left, Mistress.” I reincarnated as the daughter of a baron within a novel I read in my previous life. Thanks to that I knew that the boy my father brought as a slave would massacre the barony, I would meet a horrifying death, and the ending of this world. I worked hard in order to avoid that miserable fate, but everything was for naught. In the end, at the hands of the one who awoke as the grand mage my father and all the servants died. And now I’ll die too… is what I thought? “I wanted to keep you, Mistress.” The villain of this world began to become obsessed with me. … But there wasn’t anything like this in the original? Valletta who began to verge away from the original work became closer to the dark truth of this world. From the Imperial family who are involved in dirty affairs and the appearance of unknown monsters. She only wanted to live freely but in a situation where she needs to save the world first! Will Valletta be able to find the life she wants?

Just a stones throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom and its master, one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victorias faithful servant...and a slip of a twelve-year-old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young masters wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of Londons underbelly, there apparently is nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true...or at least, too good to be human...

I was forced to marry a man who hates me. Which is to be expected since my mother killed his family. "I want you to promise me before we get married. After 6 months of marriage, I want you to divorce me." "What?" "I know you were forced to marry me. We don't need to draw out an unwanted marriage, do we?" "An unwanted marriage?" He dazedly kept on repeating my words. ( Return to past life / Marriage first, romance later / Powerful FL / Respectable ML / ML big-dog type / Slight misunderstanding / Finding healing / Double salvation / Pure romance ) Story: Hound Art: Kim Ji-ee Adapted from: Drug Jelly A Way To Protect You Sweetheart,

Ariadna Lereg Ilestri Pre Agrigent. And so my life begins with this ridiculously long name, born to royalty and the center of attention all because of one dangerous man; the veritably insane tyrant king, ruthless conqueror of ten empires, nightmare of all continents and my father?! Will I be able to survive this maniac? Based on the hit series of novels.

All the members of my sect are abnormally strong. All my disciples turn out to be big shots, and I'll definitely become invincible in this world!

My friend stole my boyfriend and then dared to hand me a wedding invitation with a smile?Ha! I had a blast enjoying my revenge and came home and fell asleep but...When I woke up I was in the body of the Villainess of a Romance Fantasy novel who has everything, appearance, assets, and intelligence.The only thing this girl lacked was the insight to judge a man.Throw the bastard Prince away to the main female lead and let us just enjoy the luxury of power and money!The Villainess is Happy Today / Another Happy Day for the Villainess

"A woman who does not know love, may you know the joy of pleasure."The curse of lust placed on Lewellyn, a princess who was once revered but miserably abandoned.In order to prevent the curse, she would have to spend the night with a man!She eventually opens her own private bedroomChildhood friend Armandite, who returned as a hero of the Holy Sword,Commander Tristan, who is as blunt as a rock, but somehow wanders around her.Beautiful but somehow twisted, Holy Priest Ernel.And, watching her, someone.'Will she be able to break the curse safely?Who will be with the thorny princess?"It sounds lovely."The priest smiled beautifully."Princess, do you like my body, not me?"Tristan said in a voice that had everything crumbled."I mean."" .""I didn't want to hold you like this.""Hush!"Lewellyn gasped and looked at Armandite.Search for series of same genre(s)Welcome toS2mangasite, you can read and enjoy all kinds ofManga trendingsuch asDrama,Manhua,Manhwa,Fantasy, v.vv, for free here. All of themanga newwill be update with high standards every 24 hours. If you are aComics book(Manga Hot), S2manga is your best choice, don't hesitate, just read and feel !The Secret Bedroom of a Dejected Royal Daughter,The Secret Bedroom of the Forsaken Princess, mangabuddy is a website dedicated to fans of anime, , , , video games, and cosplay. Where you may find all of your anime-related memes, recommendations, reviews, manga recommendations, character fanfiction, favorite quotations, and simply those ordinary anime things that you enjoy, particularly memes.You can , online for free at mangabuddy. Chapters are updated hourly with high-quality graphics and a full English translation. Find free translations of your favorite , and . The latest updated content on mangabuddy is now available.

Reborn into a novel, Lulu Ekray knew that she was destined to become the villainess and that she would fall in love with the male protagonist, her obsession with him eventually leading to her execution. Nonetheless, she falls in love with Grand Duke Carlix Rochester anyway, but now, the obsessive one is him! After a night of passion, Lulu gets pregnant, but to avoid becoming the villainess, she decides to leave Carlix. But Lulu has no idea just what lengths Carlix will go to get her back!Read The Villainess Becomes a Mom on mangabuddy.me+

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At the age of 13, Dolsoe, who blushed just looking at the youngest woman, soon grew up to be a strong young man. There is a different tension between the woman who has become more mature and beautiful and her childhood friend Yeoreum

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The seventh Imperial princess, Evenrose, once died. Her last memory was when the royal family was destroyed by the Homunculus, who caused treason and was drowned in the scheme of their brother standing on their side, by swallowing poison. But when she opened her eyes again, "II'm not dead." She realizes that she's back to the past and was eight years younger. It was before the third emperor, who will be the next heir, was officially chosen as the successor. An opportunity to prevent the fall of the imperial family by pressing the third emperor Bridgette and being recognized as the successor. As part of the preparation, Evenrose decided to write her own article about Michael, the king of Homunculus and the monster of public prison, in order to win the emperor's heart. "I need you, Michael. Very badly." Will Evenrose be able to get him and protect the imperial family safely?

When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a crate about to be sold as a slave in an auction. It was going well when the novel's male lead burst in and saved me, but all of a sudden, this man asked me to marry him."" Please be my wife and show this empire your worst behaviour, so wicked that no one would dare to approach me when they see you."""" What's in it for me?"""" I'll give you 10 billion.""What the F..X..? Welcome, dear customer!I would gladly uphold the 'crazy bi***' reputation to drive away those stalker fans just to live a comfortable life. However-"" I can't imagine my life without you now.""Seems like I somehow failed to protect the male lead, and instead acquired him for myself!Will acting as a villainess with all my might bring me money, power, fame, and even love?

Princess Llewelyn, who was once an outstanding but now miserably abandoned. Her ugly curse is placed upon her, and no one protects her.It is the curse that makes her lustful for men.In order to stop her curse, Llewelyn opens her bedroom in the end...Four men are entangled with the abandoned princess.Will the truth of the curse be revealed? And who will be the man who will end up with her?

Read manhwa Die Melusine / My serenade, my Kieron. During one of his conquests, the heartless Archduke Kieron discovers Melusine, a mermaid in captivity. Their bond deepens, but according to legend, mermaids must kill their lovers to return to the sea. Melusine cannot bear to harm Kieron and leaves instead. What cruel fate awaits the lovers?

.Wolfgang achieves the triple crown of throne, love and revenge. Shin Soo-hyuk supplements Wolfgang in the position of the treasurer, and Wolfgang pours an offensive affection on him, but draws a line thinking that he regards himself as a spoil, and the relationship between the two is shaken. To make matters worse, a group who opposes the precarious Hwangwon is aiming for Wolfgang..... Can Wolfgang and Shin Soo-hyuk correct the tumultuous Hwangwon and continue the relationship between the two?

The ninth prince, Qi Changyi, inherited his mother's beauty but he is a little slow. Pei Zheng, the current prime minister, is positioned above everyone else, second to only the emperor himself. He handles matters swiftly and is well-known for his ruthlessness. However, his cold heart was gradually melted by Changyi. He thought that the little fool could be kept in the palm of his hand forever. However, it never crossed his mind that the little fool would leave him after getting his heart broken. With reddened eyes, he searched everywhere like a mad demon, to no avail. "Without you, I can never be happy in this lifetime. Your highness, where must I go to find you?"*The manhua adaptation has taken some creative liberties and may not reflect the original novel 100%

.A rebellious spirit trapped in her marriage to a violent husband, Giselle leads a miserable life playing the role of a meek wife and lady. But one night, wandering her new home, Giselle discovers what seems to be a young boy trapped inside a cage. An inheritance from her husband's eccentric father, the boy is considered a monster, an immortal "flower that feeds upon blood". Despite her fear, Giselle begins to visit the boy nightly. Will these illicit meetings shatter life as she knows it? +

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Hong Seol-young, the daughter of a concubine of a chaebol family, stood proudly despite all kinds of persecution, when her parents suddenly died in a car accident and Seol-young also dies under the guise of suicide. Seol-young curses the Hong family until the moment she closes her eyes. Seol-young, who suddenly came to consciousness, opened her eyes and found her surroundings reminiscent to that of a drama set of a historical drama."And when did my hair get so long?!" To make matters worse, there is even a girl who calls her a "lady"...?In another dimension, Seol-young's revenge drama begins with 'Jang Seol-young' instead of 'Hong Seol-young'!

! / Bon Appetit / Gulp while you taste it"Are you eating in this situation?" "Of course! I'll have to keep savoring the taste until I die. Do you want one?" She was reincarnated in a novel as Luana, the abandoned princess. And her death was already decided. She just wanted to let people know about her cooking talent, but she was misunderstood as a witch because of her cheese jerky! The General of the conquering army, Duke Legion, who had lost his sense of taste, took her to the Empire for her extraordinary jerkies and to break the curse that had come down from generation to generation. "It is delicious, isn't it?" "Prepare the same for the dinner." She was happy to be able to cook and eat as much as delicious food as she wanted But now, she also wanted to look after Legion. Eat three meals a day, and make sure to make dessert. I'm sure he will be able to gain some weight!' The Duke took the jerky from the princess. On the surface, it was no different from any beef jerky. But when he took a bite of it, it felt like a new world had opened up. The jerky, made by the princess, felt more tender than the others as he gently crushed it with his teeth. The taste of condensed meat smudged his tongue as he chewed on. It was just as she said. He could feel the savory taste of the spicy meat, and at the end of the day, he wanted to have more. The desire that he had, faded for a while. "I didn't really want anything, but now I think I do."

When I woke up, I arrived in a completely different world. It is the world in which the book called "The End of the Abyss," which I read to the end, is filled with a sense of waste. Hee Jeon, who chose the book for the cover, was a mad crown prince who wielded deadly tyranny, and she became an unnamed extra hunter who lived in a village where demons constantly invaded and a demon hunter couldn't enter in the capital.However, it would have been better to meet the mad prince even if he had to avoid it. "Without my favorite, I can't be in this book!" I don't want to be there until the end! So he spent three hard years clamoring for his favorite, but with mixed feelings about not seeing it better. You mean, until you meet a man who completely forgets about his favorite face, and keeps shooting to his picky taste."That guy" -That guy? Do you mean the aristocrat? Because it is? -You are so handsome. Laine, who barely swallowed the last word, exhaled a sigh that she didn't even know she was stopping.+

Overbearing loyal dog devil x high mighty calm and cold swordsman, as a pair of lover's forced to part in their previous lives, in this life at last both of them meet, the cold swordsman has lost the memories of his past life, the domineering devil turned into an attached, loyal dog, you don't like my devil's appearance? Then I'll become a cute pet and accompany you! Want to eat sweet candy? Come and follow this super sweet candy series!

Read manhwa The Queen's Secret Lessons / Ha Is the Queen / Heavy Warfare / Boasting a kempt appearance and brains to boot, Yaha seemed to have everything required to become the queen. But she lacked one very important skill the one required upon nightfall in his majesty's chambers. After being ignored by the king on their first night as a married couple, Yaha's anxieties multiply amongst rumors that the gorgeous court lady Seo-kyung has been reappointed. In order to overcome this challenge, Yaha summons a famous "novelist" to the palace for some private lessons. It's clear that Yaha has much to learn, but just how far will they take these lessons?

Divorce plan with husband failed manhwa, I've been reincarnated as the extra character who stalked her husband, the male lead, for 10 years and died. Of course, I tried to divorce him before the female lead appeared. But, I found out that my young husband's household was secretly abusing him. At that moment, I immediately became overwhelmed with the responsibility and sense of duty a modern adult would have. *** Aiden had his back turned away from her and suddenly grabbed her arm forcefully. The strength of his hands alone could have ripped her arms off. Erin timidly called his name and spoke. "I already reminded you yesterday. We're a married couple, so I'm always on your side." "" "So, everything is alright." She comforted him with these sweet words like it was a spell. And as if he was under her magic, Aiden stopped trembling. *** The adult Erin requested to divorce her husband Aiden before the female lead appeared. As soon as those words left her lips, Aiden's smile disappeared. "A divorce? Never." Aiden tore the divorce papers into such thin sheets, the contents were no longer legible. Erin smiled at the sight.

As the Kingdom of Elpasa fell before the blade of the Empire greatest hero, in order to survive, Princess Beatrice assumed the guise of "Chloe", a slave. But then, she caught the eye of that very same hero...

I transmigrated inside the novel of my favorite character, the second male lead. A tsundere who listens to all the words of the female lead while grunting, with a straight forward personality, and a handsome face. Matching all my preferences, he was even single after the ending. Nice! I'll pick up the second male lead! However, I overlooked one thing The tsundere, who had been abandoned by the female lead blackened, and had become a terrifying man! "Get lost." I, Is it safe for me to pick up the second male lead?

Reborn as the daughter of a count she read about in a novel, Lady Valeta knows the story ends in tragedy at the hands of her lowly house pet, Reinhart. Having never wanted him in the first place, Valeta tries but fails to oust him from her house. But when Reinhart's powerful magic is awakened one day, he kills all those around her, and it is now Valeta who is at his mercy. Though the tables have turned, Reinhart can't shake his attachment for Valeta. He lets her live, but only within his grasp.

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The Emperor's Erection Project manga The Emperor's Erection Project manhwa update free on Bibimanga.ComThe man who acts like a charismatic and dominant emperor has a top secret. "My co** can't get hard" The closer the deadline of the selection of empress, the more relentlessly vigourous his pe*** becomes. But the heavens did not abandon him. "Could it be that you're getting off every time I step on you?" Slap, slap, slap, slaaap! Eric's pe*** comes back to life after the mysterious woman hit him! But the identity his saviour sent from heaven is a maid who loathes nobles!

Unable to endure the greedy and unscrupulous people from his wife's family, Archduke Arthur Percy demands a divorce from his wife, Roxanne.Knowing fully well that as soon as she gets divorce her family will sell her out to another man, the Duchess offers a bold proposal.She asks permission to have an affair with another man before the divorce, so she could finally enjoy a short period of freedom and finally knows what it's like to be cherished by someone.Roxanne then meets a kind gentle with a mask that seems to fulfill all of her desires and that feels strangely familiar.

When Yu Seohyeon sacrificed her life to save her first love, Ciel de Leopart, she never expected to wake up as Irene de Closhe in a world straight out of a book. Amidst this bizarre twist, she reunites with Ciel, who has now become a supporting male lead destined to betray the crown prince. As her unique guide abilities resurface, Seohyeon is haunted by Ciel's intense, madness-filled gaze, a stark contrast to the man she once knew. Tangled in a web of past love and new identities, Seohyeon must navigate a treacherous path where past and present collide.+

Legendary SSS-rank hunter Kang Taeha finally met his end. But just as he prepares to enter eternal sleep, he awakens once more in…imperial China?! Now, he must live as Liu Xinyun, the delinquent heir to a powerful company. All he wants to do is put his hunting days behind him, but to survive his new power-hungry relatives, Xinyun must hone his skills again, starting from level one. Can his own unique blend of necromancy and martial arts take him from useless bum to ultimate boss?

Adelaide, the crown princess and highest ranked offence magician, fell out of favour from her mother, the Empress Dowager. As if she were kicked out of her own home, she was married off as an Empress to a far away land. And there, she was welcomed by the Emperor's mistress, who started talking about the Emperor's preferences! Adelaide disregarded the emperor's warning to live as Empress in name only, and chose Lionel to be her aide, the emperor's very own political rival.